Business

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of phase three of the “Ajwan Khorfakkan” project, revealing two new residential towers named “Layan” and “Juman.” Transforming Khorfakkan into a premier coastal destination Youssef Ahmed Al Mutawa, Executive Director of Real Estate at Shurooq, stated: “We are pleased to launch phase three of the ‘Ajwan Khorfakkan’ project, marking ...

Arada has completed its third major acquisition in the UK residential market in as many months, after agreeing the purchase of a prime regeneration site in the South London borough of Southwark. The 99-101 Newington Causeway site comprises two vacant buildings, including a 10-storey building with a basement, and was previously home to The Salvation Army UK before its move ...

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has signed a master research collaboration agreement with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), one of the region’s foremost innovation ecosystems established to promote collaboration between industry, government, and academic and research organizations. The agreement aims to drive cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare. The ...

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), organised the Sharjah–Japan Business Forum to explore new prospects for trade and investment cooperation. The forum aimed to deepen current partnerships between the two countries’ business communities, showcase high-potential opportunities in advanced technology and industrial fields, and provide a direct networking platform for ...

In a major leap toward strengthening the UAE’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has launched the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge centre of excellence designed to accelerate industrial transformation in the region. The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between SRTI Park and Maxbyte Technologies, a leading industrial deep tech company ...

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD) has just published its annual report for 2024. This report marks a special milestone—20 years since RUWAD was created to help support innovative businesses in Sharjah. RUWAD’s mission is to foster a thriving environment for entrepreneurship by encouraging both Emirati men and women to start their own businesses. The organization offers a ...

Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM), a UK-headquartered deep-tech company internationally recognised for transforming graphene, AI, and robotics into industrial-scale innovations, has opened GIM WildCat, a cutting-edge facility at Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTI Park). GIM WildCat is a Commercial Development Centre and Investor Engagement Hub. The move marks a strong new phase in GIM’s global journey, accelerating the commercialisation ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Petroleum Department, and Chairman of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), attended the opening of “SANA,” the first solar power plant in Sharjah, on Wednesday morning. This new facility covers a large area of 850,000 square meters and can produce 60 megawatts ...

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has achieved its strongest results in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 60 places to reach 272 globally in the 2026 edition released today. This new position places AUS among the top 18 percent of institutions worldwide—a consistent upward trend since 2018. The results reflect marked improvements across indicators such as employer reputation, academic reputation ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) organised a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah” to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities – particularly in technology, smart solutions and advanced industries – to the Japanese business community. The seminar was organised in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). It was part of the entity’s 4-day visit ...